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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
2
Hog prices were steady with quotas and receipts listed for hogs, cattle, and sheep. Futures show hogs advancing 10 to 15 cents with top quotes around 5.60, cattle mostly steady to strong, and lambs steady to stronger, with several price highlights across hogs, cattle, and sheep from Armour Stock Yards and other markets on February 22.
Market price range for Huron produce reported to Evening Huronite shows eggs and ducks prices. senators debate White House role in primaries possibly affecting Roosevelt nomination and renomination prospects. No broad anti-admin drive expected. some lawmakers anticipate limited action.
Slaughter steers mostly steady at 7.25 to 8.55 while common to medium heifers rent 6.00 to 7.50. Beef cows 56.25. Hogs 9,000 head bid steady with good and choice 170 to 199 pounds at 6.20. Sheep 6,200 head, fat lambs weak. dairy cows 45.00 to 65.00, good cows up to 80.00. Sioux City market shows active slaughter steers and yearlings 8.00 to 9.65, prime above 11.50, cows 5.23 to 6.50, hogs 40 to 50.
Bucharest reports say Romania speeds up military preparations after claims Germany challenges the export ban on aviation gasoline. Dr Earl Clodius arrives for talks expected to press full 1946 oil deliveries while Romania plans general mobilization and a larger reservist call up. Britain France and the United States warn Romania risks compromising guarantees unless oil policy favors Allied needs.
Sioux City and Sioux Falls publish produce lists for Thursday Listings show hens over 5 pounds at 10 cents for heavier hens and 4 to 5 pounds around 8 to 10 cents, leghorn and heavy breeds included. Eggs priced by grades with butterfat and butter prices noted for No. 1 and No. 2 grades across markets.
Watertown and Mitchell report Thursday markets with poultry and egg prices for Hens Leghorn and heavy breeds, roosters, ducks, geese, and butterfat. Grain quotes include Wheat No 1 dark northern 90 cents, No 2 88, No 3 87, Durum mixed, Barley 47 and 45 pounds.
Markets at a glance show principal financial and commodity activity with mixed results in New York and Chicago summaries. Friday data indicate higher highs and lows, while cattle remain steady to strong. influenza fatalities in Britain rise to 51 deaths in the week ending February 10, totaling 1,309 since January 1.
In a small northern village near Lake Ladoga a passenger train dodged four bomb raids in three hours as travelers hid under freight cars and in culverts. Far north, Kirkenes in Norway reported renewed Arctic raids with 52 planes dropping bombs, a quiet border area for weeks.
Tokyo February 22. The lower house approved Japan's general budget for 1940 totaling 10,360,000,000 yen about 2.43 billion dollars. The measure moves to the peers for final approval. Military forces receive about 5 percent of the total.
Ware Massachusetts shows revival after Otis Mills sale in 1997. A cooperative mill funded by 1000 residents revived jobs, boosting payrolls 2.5 to 3 times versus Otis era. Now 17 firms occupy the textile site, taxes paid, debts cleared, and a hopeful dividend prospect as Ware remains “The Town That Can't Be Licked.”
Russia proclaims its expanded Black Sea fleet ready to guard southern borders after winter maneuvers. Warships, two thirds new, return to Sevastopol as Admiral Oktyabrsky reports excellent maneuvers and readiness amid blackouts in Baku.
Los Angeles report says Betty Hardaker 24 confessed slaying her 5 year old daughter and asked to be allowed to die. A 24 hour guard was placed around her cot in the county jail hospital ward after she cried I dont want to live any more. She said she killed the child because she was too good to live and she did not want her to suffer. An inquest is set for tomorrow and a sanity hearing will follow after two psychiatrists deemed her insane.
A mad domestic dog fled for hours in Pittsburgh last night, pursued by a crowd of over 50 civilians, firemen, and police. The animal bit about 18 people, including children, across a two mile area, with more than 50 rounds fired before a public safety weapon finally stopped it. No one suffered serious injuries after immediate treatment.
From Tara Madrid Feb 22 A Dutch freighter Tara 4750 tons sank off Cape Finisterre Spain after being shelled. Milin arrived La Coruna with 23 survivors. Survivors report a lifeboat with 12 crew members missing.
Pittsburgh story recalls three policemen taking an overtime vacation to Honolulu. The officers believed 19 days of 1939 overtime were added to their leave, but payroll officials note they cannot claim 1939 overtime in 1940. They will return to find 19 days of pay missing.
Swedish military authorities ordered all anti aircraft units to fire on any military planes over Swedish soil after Soviet planes bombed Pajala yesterday. No injuries among Pajala’s 3004 residents. two buildings demolished. Townsfolk report 34 explosive and 100 incendiary bombs aimed at nearby Finnish territory.
French machine gunners repelled three German raids with enemy losses reported by military sources. Two German non commissioned officers were captured in one clash along the Rhine. German air operations over Germany were described as unsuccessful in a western front attempt.
Mrs. Lawrence Neitel 58 wife of Leola merchant and mother of Mrs. Gleng Spiller of Huron died early today in a local hospital after an operation. Surviving are widower, two sons Leo of Averdeen and Clifford at home. Mrs. Spiller had been with her mother in recent days at the Costain Apartments. Mr. Spiller left for Leola this morning.
Yellowstone Park announces new fishing regulations with visitors needing a license. A $3 annual license covers the season and a $1 one week permit is available. The change marks the first time fishers must purchase a permit since the park opened over fifty years ago.
Chairman John Hamilton of the Republican National Committee announced Ernest T. Weir of Pittsburgh as head of the party finance committee. Weir leads National Steel Corp and chairs the Iron and Steel Institute, lauded for profits each year in tough markets. Norway signs trade deals with Germany and Britain, modifying contravene controls, while hospital admits list outlines patients for medical and surgical cases.
New York police probe a strange art gallery case as $150000 in life insurance policies on Milton F Logan emerge. Logan, gallery president, was attacked while driving with Geery driving and Poggi aboard. Poggi remains in custody. Geery, lender to the firm, faced indictments for larceny and claimed betrayal as bankruptcy records show he stood to lose about $20922.
Testimony recounts charges against Steele and the six inch short youth in a dormitory incident. Baur, Bakewell, and constable witnesses describe the stage of the pursuit, the chase with a Buick driven by Mr. Mitchell, and an exchange near the state car as officers sought two boys whose alleged actions included an attempted killing and a kick aimed at Mr. Mitchell.
Billie Grogan two year old son of Mr and Mrs Perry Grogen of eight miles northeast of St Lawrence died in Pierre hospital after hernia surgery Burial was in St Ann's cemetery Surviving are his parents and four sisters. F P Malone Mitchell barber shoots himself at home in Mitchell Deputy Sheriff reports death ruled self inflicted by 22 caliber revolver in kitchen last night by city officer and brother in law
Too Late To Classify AUCTION listing household goods Ned goods geese turkeys chickens starts 12 30 sharp Saturday Feb 24 Housman Livestock Sales AUCTION Saturday Market Road Two 1923 Chev Coaches Furniture Machinery If you have anything to sell bring it Stuard Auct Phone 3531 WANTED TO RENT Modert furnished small bungstow Close in Reasonable Reliable tenants Write 120 Huronite SPECIAL Red Cherry Fudge Ripple or 3 color ice cream bricks Huronite Cream Store PARTY who left package in Carl Meisenholder s car by mistake Saturday Feb 10 call at Huronite office FOR SALE wheel trailer with box 1277 Simmons S E FOR SALE Good horses and Mares Springing cows and heifers Godd bred ewes See Oscar Fortes or Pat Haromemd Bennett s Service Station 2nd S W Huron
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